Guidelines for Electronic Customs Tax Payment for Businesses

What is Electronic Customs Tax Payment?

Electronic customs tax payment is a method that allows businesses to pay taxes through an online platform. This enables companies to conveniently and quickly fulfill their customs tax obligations without visiting customs offices in person.

Benefits of Electronic Customs Tax Payment

Compared to traditional customs tax payment methods, electronic tax payment offers businesses several advantages:

• Flexible Transaction Methods: Businesses can process electronic tax payments 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
• Time and Cost Efficiency: Reduces administrative burdens and mitigates risks associated with cash transactions.
• Minimized Errors: Reduces the likelihood of mistakes in tax payment documentation.
• Faster Customs Clearance: Once the bank confirms the tax payment, the goods can be immediately cleared through customs.

Step-by-Step Guide for Electronic Customs Tax Payment

To register and process electronic customs tax payments, businesses should follow these steps:

Step 1: Tax Declaration and Registration

• Access the official Vietnam E-Customs Portal at https://epayment.customs.gov.vn/epaymentportal/login.
• Complete the required declaration forms and enter the necessary information.
• Provide details for bank account debit authorization, along with a registered email and phone number.
• After determining the payable tax amount, businesses must complete customs procedures via the electronic clearance system.

Important: A digital signature is required to submit declarations, open accounts, and process payments through the portal.

Vietnam Customs Electronic Payment and 24/7 Clearance Portal Website

Step 2: Submit the Tax Declaration Form

• Download the 01/BKNT tax declaration form from the Vietnam Customs Tax website.
• Log into the registered account and enter the necessary information.
• Verify details, select the tax amount, choose an authorized bank for direct debit, and digitally sign the payment transaction.

Step 3: Customs Verification of Payment Request

• The customs system verifies the digital signature and sends a request to the bank for tax payment deduction.

Step 4: Bank Processing of Tax Payment

• The bank verifies the digital signature and processes the tax payment on behalf of the business.
• Upon successful transaction, the bank sends a confirmation to the Vietnam Electronic Customs Payment Portal, acknowledging the payment commitment.
• If the transaction fails, the bank notifies the portal, allowing the business to amend or provide additional documentation.

Step 5: Customs Clearance of Goods

• Once the bank confirms the tax payment, the customs system updates the payment status, completing the tax obligation and proceeding with the clearance process.

Step 6: Tax Accounting and Record Updates

• The customs system records the transaction in the Ministry of Finance’s Central Data System and updates the tax accounting records.

Conclusion

To support businesses in fulfilling tax obligations efficiently while saving time and costs, SeABank offers an electronic customs tax payment service through the General Department of Vietnam Customs website.

For further assistance, businesses can visit seabank.com.vn or contact 1900.599.952 (Corporate Banking Services).